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Utah Contractor Continuing Education

Utah contractors must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).

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Utah Contractor 6-Hour Continuing Education

6 CE hrs

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Requirements at a glance

What Utah Requires of Contractors

Set by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)

CE hours required
6 hours
per renewal 2 years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
All licensees
Exam to renew
Required

Find your license class

The Course Utah Contractors Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires.

  • 6 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    Our course for this license is on the way.

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Required subject matter

Topics Utah Contractors Must Cover

Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Core continuing educationmin. 3 hours

  • Energy conservationmin. 1 hour

  • Remaining 3 hrs professional or core education

  • Professional education (open remainder)

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Utah

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 6 hours and topics Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Utah Contractor License

Who has to renew

Every Utah contractors license that Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) renews.

When to renew

Utah contractors licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is November 30, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (UT Contractor: Nov 30 odd years (Utah Admin Code R156-1-308a))

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Note your renewal date — Utah contractors renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is November 30, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires 6 hours every 2 years, including Core continuing education, Energy conservation, Remaining 3 hrs professional or core education, Professional education (open remainder). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Utah, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

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Questions Utah contractors ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Utah contractors need?
Utah contractors must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).
What topics are required for Utah contractors continuing education?
Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires coverage of: Core continuing education (3 hours); Energy conservation (1 hour); Remaining 3 hrs professional or core education; Professional education (open remainder).
Is an exam required to renew a Utah contractors license?
Yes — Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
Can Utah contractors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Utah requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Utah Contractors Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Utah professionals choose us

Utah Contractors CE, Done Right

Every contractors course is built to meet Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

Built to the board rule

Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

Instant certificate

Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.

Credit reported for you

Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

Learn at your own pace

Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.

Renew Your Utah Contractor License on Time

6 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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